Rheinland Japanese Astilbe (Astilbe japonica 'Rheinland')

Rheinland Japanese Astilbe (Astilbe japonica 'Rheinland') is a mounding herbaceous perennial with deeply divided, dark green, fern-like foliage. Panicles of clear pink flowers on upright reddish stems form feathery tufts above the leaves in late spring into summer.

It flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soil. Astilbes offer deer and rabbit resistance.

Growing details

• Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
• Mature size: 1.5–2 feet tall and wide
• Spacing: Approximately 1.5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8
• Light: Part sun to full shade; flowers best in part shade
• Soil: Rich, moist soil
• Flowers: Clear pink panicles on upright reddish stems
• Bloom season: Late spring into summer
• Foliage: Deeply divided, dark green, fern-like leaves
• Additional traits: Deer and rabbit resistance

Care and garden use

Water regularly and keep soil moist to help prevent foliage burn or decline. Watch for powdery mildew, wilt, and Japanese beetles.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, woodland gardens, naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, foundation plantings, or containers where its moisture needs can be met. Pair with heuchera, Lenten rose, or azalea for contrasting foliage and seasonal flowers.

Image credits: Kor!An (Андрей Корзун), Astilbe 'Rheinland' 01, CC BY-SA 3.0; photos by David J. Stang, Astilbe japonica Rheinland 2zz, Astilbe japonica Rheinland 3zz, and Astilbe japonica Rheinland 0zz, all three CC BY-SA 4.0. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.